A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2428622 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2430009 epoch_slot_no: 10809 block_no: 2428508 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-09 09:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3ed6064f2f87b9a873bd9e0b7e16127e57f83c014d728ef072a2740c81ac1b7Block Operator
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